Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”!

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Denise

Two can keep a secret if one of them is dead, amirite?  Well, that certainly sounds like the golden rule in the fifth film of the Pirates of the Caribbean series – and with Javier Bardem as the Big Bad in this one, he’s sure to give some good creep… Synopsis!

Johnny Depp returns to the big screen as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry (Brenton Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.

Ready to walk the plank, me hearties?

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TrailerWatch: “The Emoji Movie”, because the Hollywood Idea Factory is dead.

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Denise

I’m guessing the pitch meeting went a little something like this:

“Yeah, a film about emojis.  Yes, the things you use on your phone when you text.  It is completely stupid, but think of the merchandising!”  Aaaaand, sold.

Looks like the usual “become who you are” kids film trope, along with practically every cliche you’ve ever seen in a film aimed at the kid/tween set. But with Poo Emoji, because basic scatological humor is so 2016.

Why does this movie exist?  And Jesus Christ, they got quality talent like T.J. Miller, Anna Faris and SIR PATRICK STEWART to lend their voices. Where’s a headdesk emoji when I need one?

The Emoji Movie hits theaters July 28th, 2017*. And probably hits streaming services two weeks later, max.

*I know the poster says August 8th. Apparently this film isn’t top on the studio’s radar; I’m sure they’ll fix things with a new poster soon. Probably.

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TrailerWatch: “Transformers: The Last Knight” International Trailer

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Denise

“You want to know, don’t you?  Why they keep coming here?”

Yes.  Yes I do.  Okay I’ll admit it; as much as I adore Michael Bay Go Boom, I’ve been wondering if the Transformers franchise was overreaching with the newest film in the franchise.   But it looks like another fun romp through the wilds of CGI, and hello – ROBOT DINOSAURS.  So what do I think?  I think I’ll be checking it out. Synopsis!

The Last Knight shatters the core myths of the Transformers franchise, and redefines what it means to be a hero. Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth.  Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg); Bumblebee; an English Lord (Sir Anthony Hopkins); and an Oxford Professor (Laura Haddock).

There comes a moment in everyone’s life when we are called upon to make a difference.  In Transformers: The Last Knight, the hunted will become heroes.  Heroes will become villains.  Only one world will survive: theirs, or ours.

 

Transformers: The Last Knight hits theaters June 23rd, 2017.

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Pony News: Claire Corlett – the voice of Sweetie Belle – coming to BronyCon!

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Denise

OMGOMGOMG – remember when I got excited when Maddy Peters was announced for this year’s BronyCon and wished for a Cutie Mark Crusaders gathering this year?
Well, looks like IT’S GONNA HAPPEN Y’ALL! Claire Corlett (the voice of Sweetie Belle) is coming as well!

That’s right; Maddy Peters (Scootaloo), Michelle Creber (Apple Bloom) and even Brynna Drummond (Babs Seed) are coming to this year’s BronyCon!  Everypony – EVERYPONY – I can’t handle it.  Perhaps it’s best that this year’s ‘con is in August?  I’ve got months to get myself straight…and I’ll need it.

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Book Review: Kate Moore, The Radium Girls

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell:In the same vein as Rebecca Skloot’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Radium Girls digs into a forgotten, swept-under piece of history and tells the stories of the women who fought for their rights – and their lives – as the corporations that they worked for continued to say that radium was safe.  A powerful, heartbreaking read.

Story: In the early 20th Century, the United States hired women to paint watch dials.  Paint them with radium.  Now we know that stuff is incredibly dangerous and could kill you…and that’s thanks in large part to the women who worked day and night, painting watches.  And licking the radium-covered brushes so the brush point would be nice and sharp.

“It was a technique called lip-pointing, inherited from the first girls who had worked in the industry, who came from china-painting factories. Unbeknownst to the girls, it wasn’t the way things were done in Europe…” Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “BAYWATCH”!

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Denise

Is your body beach ready? (Hint: YES IT IS.) Because I’ve got passes for the screening of Baywatch!  That’s right – head to theaters to see it first.  And they’re calling it “Bae’s Night Out”, and you know what that means.  It means there’ll be cool free merch and maybe even a surprise… So c’mon and catch BAYWATCH in theaters and see all the slow-motion glory with the cutting-edge technology of Dolby Cinema at AMC!! Yeah baby.  You know you want to. Synopsis!

BAYWATCH follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit (Efron). Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.

The trailers they’ve been releasing look like a lot of fun, and seem to have tongue planted firmly in cheek.  Which is a great way to pay tribute to the cheesy awesomeness that was Baywatch the TV series.

Now if they’d only get on signing these guys for Baywatch Nights: The Movie… But ’til then, you ready?  Let’s hit it!

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Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: “Everything, Everything”!

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Denise

In the mood for a sweet YA romance?  Well I’ve got you covered; I’ve got passes for Everything, Everything, a tale of a sweet but (literally) closed off girl and the boy next door who adores her. Synopsis!

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures comes “Everything, Everything,” based on the bestselling book by Nicola Yoon, directed by Stella Meghie and starring Amandla Stenberg and Nick Robinson. What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world?  Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face…or kiss the boy next door?  “Everything, Everything” tells the unlikely love story of Maddy, a smart, curious and imaginative 18-year-old who due to an illness cannot leave the protection of the hermetically sealed environment within her house, and Olly, the boy next door who won’t let that stop them. Maddy is desperate to experience the much more stimulating outside world, and the promise of her first romance.  Gazing through windows and talking only through texts, she and Olly form a deep bond that leads them to risk everything to be together…even if it means losing everything.

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“All Eyez on Me” behind-the-scenes sneak peek comes to Mondawmin Mall!

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Denise

I don’t know about you, but when I first saw the trailer for Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez on Me, I gasped.  As Tupac, Demetrius Shipp, Jr. is the spitting image.  So if you’re like me and want to know more about the film?  Well, I’ve got you covered.  There’s a “state of the art mobile cinema” coming to Baltimore May 26th, to give fans a behind-the scenes look at the film.  Synopsis!

ALL EYEZ ON ME tells the true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur. The film follows Shakur from his early days on the East Coast to his evolution into being one of the world’s most recognized and influential voices before his untimely death at the age of 25. Against all odds, Shakur’s raw talent, powerful lyrics and revolutionary mind-set propelled him into becoming a cultural icon whose legacy continues to grow long after his passing. ALL EYEZ ON ME stars Demetrius Shipp, Jr. as Tupac Shakur alongside Kat Graham, Lauren Cohan, Hill Harper, Jamal Woolard and Danai Gurira.

So if you’ll be at Mondawmin Mall that day, check it out.  Or maybe head over there just to check it out?  Hey, no judgement here.  Sounds like a cool time.

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Guy Ritchie’s “King Arthur” is a walk on the wild side of Camelot

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: Arthurian Legend as heist caper.  Ritchie’s take on the legends of Arthur and the gang is more gang and less legend as he fashions his tale for the 21st Century. Strap in for the usual Ritchie dizzying jump cut sequences and fast paced action, and leave any idea of Le Morte d’Arthur at the door. This Arthur has about as much historical significance as A Knight’s Tale or Clash of the Titans, but all the throw-down you’d expect from a Ritchie joint, and the cast is game as hell. Grade: B

“You’re quickly becoming a legend.”

Story: Arthur, a tough that grew up on the streets of Londinium, finds out that he’s actually the son of King Uther Pendragon (may he rest in peace.)  Great news, right?  WRONG; Arthur’s Uncle Vortimer holds the throne, and will do anything to keep it.  Can Arthur, a group of wayward fighters, lone mage that talks to animals, and one groovy sword take over?  Um, the film’s called KING Arthur. So… Continue reading →

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Blu-ray Giveaway: “50 Shades Darker”!

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Denise

Are you waiting for warmer weather?  ME TOO.  So why not wait inside, with a little bit of sizzle?  I’ve got copies of Fifty Shades Darker – the follow-up to Fifty Shades of Grey to give away!  This one’s got a quick turnover though, because I’ve only got 5 copies… So let’s get started. Synopsis!

When a wounded Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele (Dakota Johnson) back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Ready to get dark? Let’s go!

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